Li Li
Dip.Psy.P., MSc., BSc.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
EnglishMandarinReaching out for help takes courage, and I am truly honored to be part of your journey. If you're feeling ready to explore a path toward healing and self-discovery, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Your story is important, and together, we can shape its next its next chapter.
Background
I specialize in healing relational and trauma wounds via psychoanalytic and somatic therapy—especially for individuals and couples in communities such as immigrants, professionals, LGBTQ+, ADHDers, CPTSD or sexual abuse survivors, adoption parents, and medical helpers. My life experiences have deepened my compassion, so I can hold a safe and personalized space for my clients from diverse backgrounds.
Your therapeutic experience with me
Many clients come feeling like they or their relationships “should be fine”, but deep down they feel confused, disconnected, overwhelmed, or burdened, just not knowing why. Unprocessed past experiences can be stored in our body, causing anxiety, depression, numbness, self esteem issues, tougher life transitions, or disturbed relationships. In our sessions, we'll gently reconnect the parts that have been shut down by stress, anger, fear, shame, or grief, make sense of everything that's important to you, help you to express yourself freely, and rediscover your authentic self.
Areas of expertise
These represent my core areas of expertise, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.
Childhood Trauma
Couples Therapy (high Conflict Couples Or Couples Where One Or Both Partners Are Experiencing PTSD Symptoms)
Sexual Abuse (rape, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Sex Trafficking)
Parenting
Self Esteen & Self-worth
Career & Life Transitions
I also provide skilled support in these additional areas and welcome clients seeking help with these concerns.
Anxiety & Worry
Depression
Relationship Issues
Guilt & Shame
Perfectionism
2SLGBTQIA+
Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
ADHD
EMDR
Women's Issues
Infidelity
Men's Issues
Grief & Loss
Personal Growth
Therapeutic approaches
These are my primary therapeutic approaches, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Somatic Therapy
EMDR
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy/body-centered Approach
I also incorporate these evidence-based approaches when clinically appropriate:
Attachment Lens
Internal Family Systems
Anti-oppressive Therapy
Gottman Couples Therapy
Person-centered Therapy
Trauma-informed Therapy
Integrative
Somatic Approach
IFS
Client communities & cultural expertise
These are the client communities and cultural backgrounds I have specialized experience supporting.
Client populations I serve
2SLGBTQIA Community
Parents
Couples
Neurodivergent Clients
Adults
Cultural expertise
Hong Konger
East Asian
First And Second Generation Immigrants
First Responders
Chinese
Professional credentials
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Educational background
Diploma of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Toronto Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Canada
Master of Science
University of Waterloo, Canada
Bachelor of Science
Peking University 北京大学, China
Specialized training
EMDR Level I & II
EMDR Toronto
Sensorimotor for Treatment of Trauma I
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute
Gottman Method for Couples I & II
Gottman Institute
Intersubjective Self Psychology
Training & Research in Intersubjective Self Psycho
GPM for Borderline Personality Disorder
Harvard Medical School
Practice locations & services
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My life experiences have deepened my compassion, so I can hold a safe and personalized space for my clients from diverse backgrounds.